A YEAR-LONG PORTRAIT COLLECTION FOR MOTHERS WHO NEVER WANT TO FORGET THE BABY STAGE.
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THE Baby's First Year Collective
one First year...
and it goes by in a blink.
Whether you're preparing for your first baby or welcoming another little one to the family, there's an awareness that comes with it — that this chapter will pass more quickly than you expect.
You tell yourself you'll remember everything. And then, one day, you realize how much of it already feels far away.
The Collective exists for that reason. A simple, intentional way to document your baby's first year — planned ahead, thoughtfully guided, and preserved with care.
Charlotte Maternity Photographer
WHY MOMS CHOOSE
THE COLLECTIVE...
The Collective Is For You If...
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As part of the Collective
Your baby will be documented at key milestones throughout the first year.
Each session is thoughtfully spaced to capture a different chapter — the anticipation before baby arrives, the quiet of newborn days, the personality emerging at every milestone, and the first birthday that arrives faster than you imagined.
Here's how the year unfolds.
Maternity Session
Newborn Session
Milestone Session
3 Month
6 Month
9 Month
First Birthday Session
"You are a storyteller beyond words."
"Without the Collective, I would've blinked and missed it. Every season — bump, newborn, sitting up, first birthday — was documented in a way that felt seamless. We didn't just walk away with photos. We have albums our daughter will pull off the shelf for years and a gallery wall that tells her whole first year."
Lyndsay
The Collective
investment
The Baby's First Year Collective is perfect for documenting your baby’s first year — from bump to birthday — with a seamless, priority-booking experience.
✓ 3–4 thoughtfully planned sessions over 15 months
✓ Curated wardrobe access for mom and littles
✓ Complimentary hair & makeup for one session
✓ Personalized planning & styling for every session
✓ Relaxed, guided sessions at home, in studio, or outdoors
✓ Personal design & ordering appointment after each session
✓ Credit toward your baby's first-year album at every session ($800 value)
Families invest $1,600+ per session in heirloom albums, framed wall art, and digital files, chosen at your design appointment. Digital files are not included in the membership fee. Payment plans available upon request.
$850 Membership Fee
KPPHoto
EXPERIENCE
Reserving your session is just the beginning.
From the planning call to your design appointment to the artwork delivered to your home, every step is guided — so the photos make it on your walls and in your hands effortlessly.
DO I NEED TO DECIDE EVERY
SESSION UPFRONT?
Nope. We plan each session as it comes — guided by where your baby is in their first year.
IS THERE A DESIGN APPOINTMENT INCLUDED FOR EVERY SESSION?
Yes — and required after every session before we move on to the next. This is where we design your artwork together and you'll have the option to purchase digital files.
WHAT IF I MISS A SESSION WINDOW?
Life happens. If a milestone shifts, we'll work together to find the next best timing.
CAN I GIFT IT OR ADD SIBLINGS?
Absolutely. Siblings are always welcome, and the Collective makes a meaningful gift for expecting mamas.
WHEN SHOULD I JOIN?
The earlier the better — many mamas start during pregnancy. Spots are limited each year, so reach out as soon as you know.
CAN I ADD HAIR & MAKEUP TO OTHER SESSIONS?
Yes! Hair and makeup is included for one session of your choice, and it can be added to any additional session for $225.
WHAT'S THE TOTAL INVESTMENT?
The $850 membership fee secures your spot. From there, most families invest $1,600+ per session in artwork. Payment plans are available so you can spread it across the year.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes. We offer flexible payment plans for both the membership and your artwork orders, so you can invest comfortably throughout the year.
WHERE DO SESSIONS TAKE PLACE?
Sessions take place in our Charlotte studio, in your home, or outdoors — whatever feels right for that chapter. We'll guide the choice for each session together.
Ready To Begin?
YOUR BABY'S FIRST YEAR IS WAITING TO BE REMEMBERED.
Only a limited number of Collective spots open each year — and they're often booked before babies arrive. If this feels like the right fit for your family, let's start the conversation.
© Katie Petrick photography 2026